21 years after 9/11, I can still recall the events of that day with alarming specificity. I uncovered 5 factors that cause us to remember some events so vividly, even years later.
A Simple Shift to Better Retain What You Learn
A practice borrowed from yoga can help you improve your retention of all the great ideas you take in through books, podcasts, and other content.
How to Make Meaning
Ultimately what we really want is to make meaning. Certain moments bring into focus how to do that.
Where Memory Resides
9/11 is not just a date on the calendar. It is a weather and a circumstance and a conflagration of things that live in my body.
Know It By Heart
Despite inculturation to rely on cognitive function, when we really know something we know it by heart.
The Power and Purpose of Rituals
We tend to think of rituals in the context of religious observance, but they have a role in all areas of our life. What is the power and purpose of rituals outside of religion, and how does this enhance meaning and fulfillment?